Origin
East Haddam, CT
Morning in East Haddam on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Haddam, CT to Hamden, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Haddam, CT
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Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Haddam, CT to Hamden, CT covers 38.4 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, CT 15, Meriden Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 38.4 miles, with most of the trip on CT 9 and CT 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.9 miles on CT 9.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
494 ft
20 ft
Total Climb
929 ft
Total Descent
876 ft
Highest Point
494 ft
~21.9 mi in
Elevation Range
474 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and CT 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward CT 9 North
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
7
24 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
7
24.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 15 South
8
37.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 12.9 mi | 15m |
| CT 15 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| Meriden Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| CT 82 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Whitney Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Saybrook Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 12.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on CT 149
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CT 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
3
Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saybrook Road
4
Continue on CT 82; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
5
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
CT 82
6
Continue on CT 82
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 82
7
Take the ramp onto CT 82
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
CT 82
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 9 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CT 9
13 mi
·
15 min
·
CT 9
10
Turn left
150 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CT 66 West: Middletown
11
Continue on Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CT 66
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Meriden Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 91
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 91
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
8 sec
Toward CT 15 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto CT 15
13 mi
·
15 min
·
CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 52
Toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitney Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from East Haddam, CT · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from East Haddam, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hamden, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hamden, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.18 one way
$12.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hamden, CT
Morning in Hamden on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 6 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
19 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Haddam, CT to Hamden, CT covers 38.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, CT 15, Meriden Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from East Haddam, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Haddam, CT to Hamden, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 20 ft to 494 ft elevation with about 929 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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